analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDDE9C — Oat
#DDDE9C is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 61° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ddde9c
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDDE9C
- fbfbf4
- efefd0
- e3e4ad
- d7d88a
- cbcc67
- bec144
- 9ea035
- 7b7d2a
- 595a1e
- 363612
- 131306
Color schemes using #DDDE9C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DDDE9C FAQ
What color is #DDDE9C?
#DDDE9C is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 50% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDDE9C?
#DDDE9C is rgb(221, 222, 156) in RGB, hsl(61, 50%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 30%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDDE9C?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15:1.
What colors go well with #DDDE9C?
Its direct complement is #9D9CDE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CBCDE and #BE9CDE gives you contrast without the vibration.